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Shelley Atencio Obituary

Shelley Atencio, age 34, a lifetime resident of Colorado Springs passed away unexpectedly on July 15, 2011. Shelley Marie Atencio was born on August 8, 1976 to Robert and Phyllis (Martinez) Atencio. She was a 1994 graduate of Wasson High School in Colorado Springs. She married Michael Bieker in 2006. She was a loving and supportive wife and always put others first. Children were her life. She is survived by her husband: Michael Bieker; daughters: Alexis and Savannah Atencio; son: Marcus Atencio; all of Colorado Springs; mother: Phyllis Atencio of Pueblo. She is also survived by brothers: Robert E. Atencio, Milton King, Jr., Leo Atencio, Dwayne Atencio: and sisters: Rhonda Vigil, Carmel Zins, Roberta Dominguez, and Christine Atencio-Ponce de Leon. Shelley was preceded in death by her father: Robert Atencio; and brothers: Michael King and Rodney Manzanerez Zins. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 22, 2011 at the Celebration of Life chapel, 5440 North Union Boulevard.

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Published by The Gazette on Jul. 21, 2011.

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Stacey Huebner

July 23, 2011

I was never fortunate enough to know Shelley, however, know the Atencio children from being a teacher at Oak Creek Elem. My heart and prayers go out to Alexis, Savannah, and Marcus. Life is much too short. May Shelley watch over her dear children and help them find comfort in her memory.

Vickie Riebel

July 22, 2011

My most heartfelt sympathy to Shelley Atencio's family and children, I didn't know Shelley personally but I knew her children from Oak Creek Elm. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. God Bless those 3 sweet children.

Max and Robert Gomez

July 22, 2011

Leo, know our prayers go out to you and your family. God Bless her, her family and especially her babies, they will need all of you so much now.
Love,
Max and Robert

Milton King

July 22, 2011

Sister, you are already missed dearly. But I know you are with God now. We all love you you and hope you know that know matter what are always on our minds. It's very difficult when a family member is lost, but in our case another sibling lost so young. We will do our best to look after your children. Goodbye baby sister, love you always and forever! Milton King Jr.

Laura, Marco, Marco & Alayna Perez

July 22, 2011

Leo & Atencio Family, We are sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless you and help you through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Angie Lopez

July 21, 2011

To Mike, Alexis, Savannah, and Marcus: I am so sorry for your loss! Shelley was a proud mom and an advocate for her children! I know you all will miss her immensely. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

The Atencio's

July 21, 2011

We did not have the pleasure of meeting Shelley; but would like to extend our sincere condolences to Leo and the entire family. Gods blessings to all. Don and Marlene Atencio & Family

July 21, 2011

Our condolences to the family. Prayers and the lords blessings to you. God bless. May she R.I.P. in our lords arms. Amen.

Mr & Mrs. Herbert Soto

Patricia Salazar

July 21, 2011

It seems not to long a go that Dereck and I were staying in Colorado Spgs with Robert and Phyllis. I remember when Dereck and Shelly were throwing rocks at the bee hives in the back yard. My prayers are with you and I am so sorry for the loss of another family member.

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